Shauna MacDonald: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 41
- on screen
- 1998–2024
- box office
- $70.4M
- average score
- 47
- Born
- February 21, 1981 (age 45)
- Birthplace
- Coatbridge, Scotland
- Full name
- Shauna Macdonald
- Citizenship
- Scottish, British
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 2004-present
The Best Shauna MacDonald Movies
The highest-rated films Shauna MacDonald is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Perfect Pairing (2022) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 The Perfect Pairing 2022 · Eleanor Parks -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017 · Temporary Command Center Resistance Pilot -
Movie Echo Score: Score 45 Nails 2017 · Horror -
Movie Echo Score: Score 45 White Chamber 2019 · Sci-Fi -
Movie Echo Score: Score 36 Polaroid 2019 · Bird's Mother -
Movie Echo Score: Score 30 Backstabbing for Beginners 2018 · Reporter
Shauna MacDonald's Career in Numbers
Shauna MacDonald's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Shauna MacDonald works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Apocalypse: Caught in the Eye of the Storm (1998) to Longing (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Shauna MacDonald Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 22
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Shauna MacDonald's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Shauna MacDonald Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Romance 7
- Tv movie 4
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 3
- Adventure 2
- Horror 2
- Animation 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Shauna MacDonald has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of romance (7).
Shauna MacDonald Career Milestones
- First film
- Apocalypse: Caught in the Eye of the Storm 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- The Descent $57.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Perfect Pairing Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Longing 2024
Shauna MacDonald Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Shauna MacDonald is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 47. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Longing Comedy Worldwide box office: $16.4K Movie Echo Score: 28 - 2023
Christmas by Candlelight as Hilda Holstein · Comedy - 2023
A Bear Named Wojtek as Beryl (voice) · Animation - 2022
The Perfect Pairing as Eleanor Parks · Romance Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2021
The Wedding Ring as Patricia Long · Romance - 2020
Business Ethics as Fräulein Stumpf · Thriller - 2020
I Do, or Die: A Killer Arrangement as Mona · Thriller - 2019
Polaroid as Bird's Mother · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.77M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2019
Balance, Not Symmetry as Catherine Hendricks · Drama Worldwide box office: $17.1K - 2019
White Chamber Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2018
Backstabbing for Beginners as Reporter · Drama Worldwide box office: $367K Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2018
The Cry as Dr. Wallace · Drama - 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi as Temporary Command Center Resistance Pilot · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2017
Nails Horror Worldwide box office: $41.2K Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2016
A Nutcracker Christmas as Sharon · Family - 2016
Moon Dogs as Ruby · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.62K - 2016
Correspondence as Victoria · Romance Worldwide box office: $3.83M - 2016
In Plain Sight as Agnes Muncie · Crime - 2015
Lead with Your Heart as Catherine · Romance - 2015
Swung as Hannah · Romance - 2014
Midnight Masquerade as Helen · Romance - 2013
The Twelve Trees of Christmas as Better Greven · Tv movie - 2013
Separate We Come, Separate We Go as The Mother · Drama - 2013
Made in Belfast as Alice · Drama - 2012
Moving Day as Brenda · Comedy - 2011
Salem Falls as Carol · Tv movie - 2011
The Hike as Helen · Horror - 2010
Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars as Violetta · Tv movie - 2010
Turn the Beat Around as Cynthia · Drama - 2009
The Descent: Part 2 as Sarah Carter · Adventure Worldwide box office: $7.05M - 2008
Toronto Stories as Lowry · Drama - 2007
Wedding Belles Tv movie - 2006
The Descent Action Worldwide box office: $57.1M - 2005
Terry as Truck-Stop Waitress · Drama - 2005
Riding the Bus with My Sister as Nona · Drama - 2004
The Rocket Post as Catriona Mackay · Drama Worldwide box office: $122K - 2004
Niceland (Population. 1.000.002) as Sandra · Drama - 2003
Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion as Dr. Barbara Paxton · Drama - 2003
Spinning Boris as Lisa · Drama - 2001
Late Night Shopping as Gail · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.74K - 1998
Apocalypse: Caught in the Eye of the Storm as Kerry · Thriller
Who Is Shauna MacDonald?
Shauna MacDonald was born in Coatbridge, Scotland in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Shauna Macdonald stands as one of Scotland's most compelling contemporary actresses, having carved out a distinctive niche in the landscape of British cinema and television through her intense, visceral performances and remarkable emotional range. Born on February 21, 1981, in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, she emerged from the vibrant Scottish acting scene to establish herself as a versatile performer capable of navigating complex psychological territories while executing physically demanding stunts. Macdonald's career trajectory shifted dramatically when she landed the lead role of Sarah Carter in Neil Marshall's seminal 2005 horror film The Descent, a performance that required her to embody profound psychological trauma while performing demanding physical feats in claustrophobic cave environments. Her portrayal of a woman battling both external monstrosities and internal grief over the loss of her family resonated deeply with critics and audiences alike, earning the film immediate cult status and cementing Macdonald's reputation as a formidable talent within the horror genre. She returned to this complex character in 2009's The Descent Part 2, further exploring the depths of trauma, survivor's guilt, and primal survival instincts while demonstrating her commitment to character continuity and emotional authenticity across multiple productions. Beyond her iconic status within horror cinema, Macdonald has built an impressive and diverse resume spanning prestigious television dramas, independent films, and major motion pictures throughout the United Kingdom. She appeared in the long-running BBC espionage series Spooks (known internationally as MI-5), where she contributed to the show's reputation for sophisticated, politically charged storytelling and high-stakes narrative tension. Her film work includes a notable role in Jon S. Baird's darkly comic adaptation of Irvine Welsh's Filth (2013), starring alongside James McAvoy, where she brought significant depth and humanity to the chaotic, gritty narrative. Throughout her extensive career, which began in the early 2000s and continues actively to the present day, Macdonald has demonstrated remarkable versatility, moving seamlessly between genre films, psychological thrillers, and character-driven dramas. Her body of work reflects a profound commitment to authentic Scottish storytelling while maintaining strong international appeal, making her a significant cultural figure in contemporary British cinema and a respected veteran of the entertainment industry who continues to select challenging, multifaceted roles.
Who Shauna MacDonald Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Shauna MacDonald shares the most films with. Kate Dickie comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Bradley Walsh (3).
Shauna MacDonald: Questions & Answers
How many movies Shauna MacDonald has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Shauna MacDonald been in?
Shauna MacDonald is credited on 41 films, from 1998 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Shauna MacDonald's highest-grossing movie?
The Descent (2006) is Shauna MacDonald's biggest box office hit, with $57.1M worldwide, ahead of The Descent: Part 2 (2009) ($7.05M). Across every film with box office figures, Shauna MacDonald's movies have made $70.4M.
Shauna MacDonald's biggest hits What is the best Shauna MacDonald movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Shauna MacDonald's best-rated film is The Perfect Pairing (2022) with a score of 75, followed by Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) (69).
Best Shauna MacDonald movies, ranked How old is Shauna MacDonald?
Shauna MacDonald is 45 years old, born on February 21, 1981 in Coatbridge, Scotland.
What is Shauna MacDonald's newest movie?
The most recent film on Shauna MacDonald's filmography is Longing (2024).
Who does Shauna MacDonald work with most often?
Shauna MacDonald shares the most films with Kate Dickie (3 films), Bradley Walsh (3 films) and Martin Compston (2 films).
The Best Shauna MacDonald Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 41 credits.
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